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fo·li·ate
 foliate
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, intransitive verb, transitive verb
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| pronunciation: |
fo
li
iht
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| definition 1: |
having or covered with leaves; leafy.
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| definition 2: |
leaflike in shape.
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| definition 3: |
decorated with or composed of foils, as certain windows, or decorated with carved or molded foliage, as the head of a column; foliated.
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| related words: |
green |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| pronunciation: |
fo
li
eIt
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| inflections: |
foliates, foliating, foliated |
| definition 1: |
to produce leaves.
- similar words:
- leaf
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| definition 2: |
to split into thin layers, as laminated rock.
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| pronunciation: |
fo
li
eIt
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| definition 1: |
to hammer or cut into thin sheets; make foil of (metal).
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| definition 2: |
to cover, coat, or decorate with foil.
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| definition 3: |
to shape into or decorate with foliage.
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| definition 4: |
to number the leaves of (a book).
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| related words: |
number |
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